Neighbor Logan (8) came to us just before his bedtime, wearing his full Halloween costume. He said he’d had a great Halloween, borne out by his beaming smile. I don’t always get everything he says, because he talks as fast as he runs. I have slow ears. I think he was at an event at church, followed by trick or treating with his niece Lily in town. Swooping about on city streets would certainly beat going to three or four homes in our rural neighborhood.
Logan limited himself to a few Kit Kats from our dish, which I thought showed remarkable restraint. He didn’t know when he stepped in the door that we had something other than sweets for him. A few days ago John gave him a drink, and Logan picked out a new owl mug we had on the shelf. John commented on it later, saying the boy always chose our old owl mug whenever it was out. That’s when we realized he might enjoy owning this new one. He immediately gave us an enthusiastic thank you when John handed it to him. Kudos to his parents’ training! I took a quick photo as Logan posed patiently for me. None of us noticed that the owl mug was facing Logan, so you can’t see its face.
We rushed him out the door so that he could get to bed. A few minutes later, Shawn texted his reaction. He told her, “This is my favorite mug ever!”
Mehrling Muse 
That is so sweet of you to do. He will always remember that.
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That is sweet of you,but now ….what will he use when he visits you.?
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Golly! We have tons of mugs, collected since the 80s. There are two more owl mugs, one of which we’ll give our son who loves owls. The other one will be out only until after Thanksgiving. That’s when we bring out all the Christmas mugs. There are too many of them to fit on the shelves.
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Oh my
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Our kitchen should probably be called the muggery.
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That is just the best. What a hoot! (Groan–sorry. Couldn’t resist)
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Good one, Chrissie. I almost let out a screech when I read it.
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Haha
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hahaha
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It sounds like his parents have done a fantastic job with his manners but Logan uses them with enthusiasm, certainly where you’re both concerned.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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Logan had a very rough start in life. His parents fostered him when he was two and adopted him when he was four. They have done a miraculous job.
xxx Magnificent Hugs xxx
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Quite a costume!
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Logan explained his costume, but I didn’t retain the info. Maybe I didn’t hear it clearly. He was pleased with it, and that’s what counts.
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Awww! That is so nice and he is so gracious!
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Logan is very special!
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Such an adorable age.
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They have so much fun, don’t they? My great grandson was the long man, whatever that means. Cute costume, but no picture except in a text. LOL
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Yes, the children have fun, and lots of adults enter into it gleefully, as well. How old is your great grand?
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He is 8 and my other great grand is 5. I don’t know what she went as, I just realized that.
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Those are fun ages.
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What a sweet mug for a night of sweets! He’s a doll.
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I really appreciate his willingness to pose.
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Love this!
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What a nice story Anne – I’ll bet he was surprised and you can tell how important it was from Shawn’s text of Logan’s reaction. I loved your line “I have slow ears” – I do too and most young people talk at the speed of sound. Nice to know it is not just me.
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John understands Logan much better than I do. When I’m with the boy alone, I have to ask him to repeat almost everything.
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I have that problem if I go into a store … I have few interactions with store clerks as it is mostly the grocery store where I go, but when I’ve gone to Best Buy for computer or camera accessories/needs or have to call Comcast for internet interruptions, I always get someone who speaks a mile a minute and I’m trying to comprehend what they are saying …. it is very frustrating.
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This was a Happy Halloween tale. I loved the owl mug- maybe I will gift myself one too- It looks so cute. It is these little things that make people actually happy and not the big, showy gifts, I guess. He will cherish this memory for a long time. How lucky he is to have so many loving people in his life.
Susie
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Logan had one more neighborhood stop to make, but neighbor Dawn texted me she was going to bed. I headed Logan off and suggested he go there the next day. It’s nice he had another thing to look forward to.
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Halloween. Is the best! Especially when you have a cutie like Logan!
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It was worth waiting for Logan to show up. I had texted his mom to make sure he was still coming. He’d had a wonderfully long day
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Logan is one cute kid. I wonder what it is about owls that call to him? Good on you for giving him a Halloween present he’ll remember forever.
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He may have seen owls. He is aware of things in nature.
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So glad your special Halloween visitor got to show up at the end of his busy day and get his cute new mug!
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Our Halloween would have been quite empty without Logan’s electric presence.
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